# aTimeLogger vs PlanClaw

The clearest difference is rating: aTimeLogger at 4.7 against PlanClaw's 3.7. aTimeLogger also leads on ratings volume (303 vs 6). PlanClaw's advantage is monetization model (freemium vs subscription) and update cadence (every 2 days vs fortnightly). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. aTimeLogger sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and PlanClaw sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

aTimeLogger holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: aTimeLogger has 303 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 86% of aTimeLogger's written reviews are positive against 97% of PlanClaw's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

aTimeLogger ships an update fortnightly, PlanClaw every 2 days. Both last shipped on October 20, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | aTimeLogger | PlanClaw |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (303 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/atimelogger-personal-tracker/id1087340819/reviews)** | [3.7 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planclaw/id6760641391/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **303** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 85.9% of reviews | **96.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Freemium** |
| Size | 126 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BGCI](https://appshunter.io/developer/463541630) | [复苏 谢](https://appshunter.io/developer/1802883436) |

## What reviewers say

### aTimeLogger

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/atimelogger-personal-tracker/id1087340819)

Effortlessly track your daily activities with a single touch. Gain insights into how you spend your time through detailed daily, weekly, and monthly statistics presented in graphs and charts. Optimize your schedule and manage your time effectively.

**Highlights:** Single touch time tracking, Daily, weekly, monthly statistics, Graphs and charts, Pause/resume activities, Pomodoro timer, Reports in CSV and HTML, Apple Watch integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium 1 Month Auto-Renewable | $5.99 | per month |
| Premium 6 Months Renewable | $24.99 | per 6 months |
| Premium 1 Year Auto-Renewable | $44.99 | per year |
| (Archived) Standard | $5.99 | one-time |
| (Archive) Standard to Premium | $5.99 | one-time |
| Standard Without Sync | $5.99 | one-time |
| Standard to Premium No Sync | $5.99 | one-time |
| Premium 2 Years | $9.99 | one-time |
| (Archived) Premium | $9.99 | one-time |
| Premium Without Sync | $9.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Access | $119.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly
- 🚀 Efficient time tracking
- 💡 Customizable activities and goals
- 🔍 Detailed reporting and analytics
- ⌚ Seamless Apple Watch integration

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and sync issues
- 💰 Premium subscription required for some features
- 🎨 Limited customization options in free version
- 🕰️ Difficulty remembering to stop/start timers

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent time tracking across devices
- Pomodoro timer not functioning as expected
- Issues with custom activity icons not displaying

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Improved widget functionality
- Integration with other productivity apps
- Ability to run multiple timers concurrently


### PlanClaw

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planclaw/id6760641391)

This AI-powered planner uses your real-time Apple Health data to suggest the best times for tasks. It learns your energy levels and goals to optimize your daily schedule, acting as a "digital brain" to help you achieve more.

**Highlights:** Apple Health integration for energy scoring, Four-layer AI memory for learning habits, Waterdrop 520 goal management system, Syncs with Apple Calendar, Reminders, Google Calendar, AI email processing for task extraction, Morning briefings and smart alerts, Privacy-focused local data processing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PlanClaw Pro Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| PlanClaw Max Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| PlanClaw Pro Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| PlanClaw Max Yearly | $99.99 | per year |
| PlanClaw Lifetime | $69.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is aTimeLogger free?

aTimeLogger is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is PlanClaw free?

PlanClaw is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, aTimeLogger or PlanClaw?

aTimeLogger is rated higher. aTimeLogger averages 4.7 out of 5 from 303 ratings, while PlanClaw averages 3.7 from 6 ratings.

### Do aTimeLogger or PlanClaw have ads?

Neither aTimeLogger nor PlanClaw shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, aTimeLogger or PlanClaw?

aTimeLogger ships an update fortnightly, and PlanClaw every 2 days. Most recently, aTimeLogger was updated on October 20, 2026 and PlanClaw on October 20, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*